What are the Libra dates?

Libra runs from roughly September 23 - October 22. Birthdays at either end fall on a cusp, where the Sun may have changed sign - the only way to be certain is to calculate the chart for the exact date, time and place of birth.

What element is Libra?

Libra is a Air sign, along with Gemini and Aquarius. intellect, communication, social connection, and perspective

What planet rules Libra?

Libra is ruled by Venus. The ruling planet colours how the sign expresses itself, and in a birth chart the position of Venus says a great deal about how someone's Libra side actually operates.

Is Libra cardinal, fixed, or mutable?

Libra is a Cardinal sign. initiating action, leadership, and starting new things

Which signs are most compatible with Libra?

Traditionally Gemini and Aquarius and Leo and Sagittarius and Aries. That is a starting point rather than an answer, though - real compatibility depends on the Moon, Venus, Mars and the aspects between two whole charts, not on Sun signs alone.

What are the three Libra decans?

The first decan (September 23 - October 2) is sub-ruled by Venus and emphasises magnetism. The second decan (October 3 - October 13) is sub-ruled by Uranus and emphasises endurance. The third decan (October 14 - October 22) is sub-ruled by Mercury and emphasises order.

September 23 - October 22 · Air · Cardinal · Scales

Libra

Libra embodies the archetype of the Diplomat and Artist—the harmonizing, relational force that seeks balance, beauty, and justice in all exchanges. As an air sign ruled by Venus, Libra represents the principle of reciprocity, aesthetics, and the dance of relationship that mirrors the self through others. Libra possesses natural charm, diplomatic skill, and an innate sense of fairness that carefully weighs different perspectives before making decisions. While sometimes indecisive or conflict-avoidant, Libra's greatest gifts lie in their ability to create harmony, appreciate beauty, and establish justice through their refined social intelligence, artistic sensibility, and commitment to balanced exchange.

At a glance

Dates: September 23 - October 22
Element: Air
Modality: Cardinal
Ruling planet: Venus
Symbol: Scales (Masculine)
Opposite sign: Aries
Focus: Balance, relationships, and aesthetic harmony
Best trait: Charm

Libra as a Sun sign

Libra is the sign of balance and harmony, the sign of the diplomat and the peacemaker. You have a strong need for harmony and beauty in your life, and you are naturally diplomatic and cooperative. You have a refined aesthetic sense and appreciate beauty in all its forms. You are also somewhat indecisive and may have difficulty making choices. You see all sides of an issue and can understand different perspectives, which makes it hard to take a firm stand. You need relationships and partnerships to feel complete, and you have a natural talent for bringing people together and creating harmony.

Libra by life area

general: harmonious and diplomatic
career: partnerships and balance
relationships: harmony and fairness
health: balance and beauty
spirituality: spiritual harmony
personal growth: self-balance

The three Libra decans

Every sign spans thirty degrees, and those thirty are traditionally read as three ten-degree decans, each sub-ruled by a different planet. Two people born three weeks apart under the same sign can be describing genuinely different versions of it.

First decan (September 23 - October 2): Magnetism, sub-ruled by Venus.

Second decan (October 3 - October 13): Endurance, sub-ruled by Uranus.

Third decan (October 14 - October 22): Order, sub-ruled by Mercury.

Libra Moon and Libra Rising

The same sign reads differently depending on which point occupies it. As a Moon sign it describes emotional need rather than conscious identity; on the Ascendant it describes how a person comes across before anyone knows them.

Libra Moon

You have a strong need for harmony and balance in your emotional life. You process feelings through relationship and interaction with others. You are diplomatic and try to maintain peace in your emotional connections. You may have difficulty making emotional decisions because you can see multiple perspectives. You need beauty and refinement in your environment to feel emotionally satisfied.

Libra Rising

You project an image of grace and charm. Others see you as someone who is diplomatic and refined. You have a natural elegance and sense of balance. You move with grace and speak with tact and consideration. You may have a tendency to appear indecisive to others. You have an attractive appearance and a concern for beauty and harmony in your presentation.

Correspondences

Birthstone: Opal. Lucky day: Friday. Keywords: harmonizing, diplomatic, fair-minded, refined, partnership-oriented, aesthetic.

Common questions

What are the Libra dates?: Libra runs from roughly September 23 - October 22. Birthdays at either end fall on a cusp, where the Sun may have changed sign - the only way to be certain is to calculate the chart for the exact date, time and place of birth.
What element is Libra?: Libra is a Air sign, along with Gemini and Aquarius. intellect, communication, social connection, and perspective
What planet rules Libra?: Libra is ruled by Venus. The ruling planet colours how the sign expresses itself, and in a birth chart the position of Venus says a great deal about how someone's Libra side actually operates.
Is Libra cardinal, fixed, or mutable?: Libra is a Cardinal sign. initiating action, leadership, and starting new things
Which signs are most compatible with Libra?: Traditionally Gemini and Aquarius and Leo and Sagittarius and Aries. That is a starting point rather than an answer, though - real compatibility depends on the Moon, Venus, Mars and the aspects between two whole charts, not on Sun signs alone.
What are the three Libra decans?: The first decan (September 23 - October 2) is sub-ruled by Venus and emphasises magnetism. The second decan (October 3 - October 13) is sub-ruled by Uranus and emphasises endurance. The third decan (October 14 - October 22) is sub-ruled by Mercury and emphasises order.

Element: Air
Modality: Cardinal
Opposite sign: Aries
Shares its element: Gemini, Aquarius
Shares its modality: Cancer, Capricorn
Traditionally compatible with: Leo, Sagittarius